Turquoise cabochon, Kingman AZ turquoise, Natural Green Turquoise, Teardrop patriotic_fordite 925 with the ear wires

925 with the ear wires being Argentium sterling silver a premium type that resists tarnishing and is easy to clean

I stabilize the stones during the cutting process

This polished pair of little thunder egg agate is from the Baker Ranch in New Mexico

This beautiful pair of fordite earrings are made from Toledo Ohio sourced fordite (wranglerite-fordite) from the Parkway plant

20 thickness in inches or 17 x 12 x 5

Turquoise cabochon, Kingman AZ turquoise, Natural Green Turquoise, Teardrop patriotic_fordite 925 with the ear wiresThis cabochon is a natural cut of Arizona Kingman turquoise. It's a beautiful green color with white and brown accents. I cut this stone in a domed teardrop with a flat back. All sides are polished. This stone measures: . 90 x . 58 x . 23 in inches or 23 x 14. 7 x 5. 9 in mm Stone cabochons can have natural imperfections. I work to limit or eliminate them in the stones I cut but you should keep in mind that natural stones are seldom perfect.